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Trent Talk is your Halo by Halo guide to America's greatest treasure: Trent Reznor. Hosts Cheya Cary and Clare Dickerson take you on a journey through his life and music, while learning a little something about themselves along the way.

Cheya Cary & Clare Dickerson

  • Aug 12, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 46 EPISODES


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FYF & Panorama Recap with Jesse Seilhan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2017 110:17


In this episode our pal Jesse Seilhan from Extra Damagecast is back to discuss Nine Inch Nails' FYF performance with us. We compare and contrast the FYF experience with the Panorama experience & go through the setlist describing how we felt about the choices they made.  We also talk mad shit about someone's terrible Vulture interview questions, which sparked talking shit about someone's Medium/Mel Magazine writeup. For audio in this episode we used the live show at Panorama, as they were so kind as to post that entire performance to YouTube (and the setlist was the same as FYF.) 

Not The Actual Events (Halo 29)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 46:26


This week we discuss Not The Actual Events and the possible events that take place during this EP.

An Omen (Sigil 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 40:40


Welcome to the Sigil by Sigil guide to this other thing Trent Reznor does, How To Destroy Angels. We're not the most enthusiastic about this particular thing but come along with us on this journey because it'll be over soon. 

Cornell Chat: A Goodbye to Grunge Dad

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 125:26


It is with a heavy heart that we learned Grunge Dad Chris Cornell died on May 18, 2017. To show some love to a man whose music has meant a lot to the both of us we bring you a special episode: Cornell Chat. Travel with us through the Chris' career, from Fopp to Higher Truth.

Gone Girl with Jordan Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2017 86:25


Our pal Jordan is back to school us on nuance in another episode of We Talk About Movies Now, I Guess.  Clare gets real angry about some things, Cheya goofs and Jordan is Jordan. He's great, what is there to even say? We're also FUCKING DONE WITH SOUNDTRACKS so we can get back to our normal dang show. Whew! Finally.

Hesitation Marks (Halo 28) with Josh Wylie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2017 95:54


Oops we took a month off SORRY here's a good fun chat with the actual human named Josh Wylie! Hesitation Marks! Let's get into it!

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 75:45


THIS WEEK TRENT TALK TURNS 1! HOW EXCITING! It's been a real great year and we're stoked that you spent it with us. In honor of that we decided to do something real goofy and dumb. WE ALSO HAVE A DRINKING GAME! For every time Clare bonks her headphones or beer bottle on the mic, take a drink. When she gets really angry about it, take a shot. ENJOY!

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Null 2) with Jordan Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2017 95:23


This week we talk about The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo with our pal Jordan Scott of Nerd's Eye View. Once again, this is more of a discussion of the movie, so if you haven't seen it, you may not want to listen to this episode. It's 100% spoilers.

The Social Network (Null 1) with Matt Benson

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2017 79:12


In this week's episode of Trent Talk we discuss The Social Network, a film by David Fincher for which Trent Reznor did the soundtrack. Joining us is one of the founding members of the Benview Network, Matt Benson! We spend more time discussing the movie than we do the music itself, which is a deviation from our business, as usual.

How To Destroy Angels (Sigil 1 & 2) & Bowie's Birthday!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 78:47


This week we finally get to dive into the first release of How To Destroy Angels, and we also spend a little time listening to some memorable tracks of Bowie's to celebrate his birthday (January 8th) and deathday (January 10th).

Listener Mail: The Future of Trent Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 5:35


Listener Robbie Corrie sent us a great, thoughtful email that asked an important question: What's in the future for Trent Talk?

The Slip (Halo 27)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 57:07


This week we discuss The Slip (Halo 27) and maybe give a sneak peek at our thoughts on Not The Actual Events.

The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 100:27


On this week's episode we discuss The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust! by Saul Williams, which Trent Reznor produced.

Ghosts III-IV (Halo 26)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 90:13


In the conclusion of our Ghosts Chat™, we read some creepy pasta, we looked up haunted eBay items, we checked out a couple urban legends, Clare forced a Meathead Perspective reading on us. Oh yeah, and we listened to the second half of Ghosts!

Ghosts I-II (Halo 26)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 105:00


OH SHIT. OH FUCK. WE'RE BACK AND WEIRDER THAN EVER (jk we're the same amount of weird.) Join us as we discuss half of Halo 26: Ghosts.

Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D (Halo 25) aka The Trent Talk Talk Disappearance, Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2016 79:45


In this episode, Clare & Cheya discuss Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D (Halo 25) and we uncover a new piece of evidence in their disappearance.

Convo with Brandon Dusseau of NIN Wiki aka The Trent Talk Talk Disappearance, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2016 76:07


In this very special bonus episode, Clare & Cheya chat with the creator of NIN Wiki, Brandon Dusseau. This is the nerdiest this podcast has been, so far.

Year Zero (Halo 24) aka The Trent Talk Talk Disappearance, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2016 73:51


We've uncovered audio from Trent Talk, a podcast that thrived for months before the hosts mysteriously disappeared. We listen back as they discuss Year Zero.

Survivalism (Halo 23)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016 51:00


This week we slow things down a little and chat about Halo 23, Survivalism. We also discuss Disneyland, cheese curds, and the Juno spacecraft!

Beside You In Time DVD (Halo 22)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2016 92:15


This week we talk about Beside You In Time DVD (Halo 22). It was a very fun time, despite us being pretty sleepy. Maybe we talk shit about Aaron North, you'll have to find out.

Only (Halo 20) & Everyday Is Exactly The Same (Halo 21)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 61:20


This week we discuss Only (Halo 20) & Everyday Is Exactly The Same (Halo 21) and work out the quirks of a new sound system (Clare is always too loud.)

With Teeth (Halo 19) with Jordan Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2016 91:37


In this week's episode we discuss With Teeth (Halo 19) with guest Jordan Scott. Clare does a Tig Notaro voice & Cheya educates up on what Mondegreens are.

The Hand That Feeds (Halo 18)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 57:34


This week we discuss The Hand That Feeds single, some recent copyright stuff Trent is involved in, and more.

And All That Could Have Been, Still (Halo 17) & Deep

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2016 64:20


This week we discuss Still & Deep, and we don't go off topic as much as usual.

And All That Could Have Been, Live (Halo 17)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2016 70:18


This week we discuss AOL chat names, Kid Pix, LiveJournal, and the album And All That Could Have Been.

The Quake Soundtrack

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2016 26:29


This week we briefly discuss the Quake soundtrack, as well as a whole mess of other shit.

Up In Your Grill (Memorial Day Special)

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2016 16:18


YEEEEHAW! OH BOY, OH GEEZE! Mountain Man Cheyenne & Clarice Dickinson are back with another episode of All Up In Our Grills, the Burgers to Biscuit Compendium to America's favorite past time: GRILLIN'.

Things Falling Apart (Halo 16) with Jesse Seilhan

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2016 80:25


In this week's episode, we are joined by Jesse Seilhan from Extra Damagecast to discuss Things Falling Apart, an album that both Jesse and Clare have found to be our favorite remix album, although now that we've given it a re-listen, neither of us are really sure why. Listen in as we wax about halo 16 and also test ourselves to name Goosebumps novels. Links to things mentioned in this episode:Trent Reznor talks to News, USA about his "upcoming release" The Fragile, with David BowieInfo about Tapeworm, and the Meathead Perspective Tapeworm Cartoon GeneratorHell to the Naw by Bishop BullwinkelThe ad for this episode was for Pick Your Path of the Benview Network. Check it out!Head on over to Twitter to follow Jesse & Extra Damage. You can tune into Trent Talk on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, & Stitcher, and you can find more Trent Talk on Twitter and Facebook, and get weird on Twitter with Clare, Cheya. If you love this show & wanna get more content, or just show some support, visit us on Patreon! Oh, and check out all of the other shows we do!  

We're In This Together (Halo 15)

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2016 63:36


This week we listen to We're In This Together three more FUCKING TIMES, as well as argue about the merits of The Perfect Drug and try to make our own remixes using Crazy Frog Bros and Sea of Sin by Depeche Mode. Pretty groundbreaking stuff, you guys!

The Fragile, Right (Halo 14)

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2016 62:08


In this week's episode, Cheya has had too much coffee, Clare doesn't want to talk about death, and we explore a lot of the possible deeper meanings behind some of these great (and not so great) lyrics. We also check in with our favorite Icelandic cutie.

The Fragile, Left (Halo 14)

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2016 89:16


In this week's episode we dive into the left side of The Fragile, and we talk about what Trent was up to for the 3 years between The Self Destruct tour and the release of the album. We also digress too much to talk about Charles Manson (again), Marilyn Manson (a little), and...pretzels? Oh, and Clare says "b hole" WAY too many times, and we uncover what the song The Fragile is REALLY about.

The Day The World Went Away (Halo 13) with Skye Cary

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2016 49:24


On this week's episode we discuss The Day The World Went Away, a single for the upcoming 1999 album The Fragile. We also welcome special guest Skye Cary aka Cheya's mom! She discovers Nine Inch Nails for the first time, and tries to figure out where she went wrong in raising her son. We have fun.

Closure (Halo 12)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2016 61:43


In this week's episode, we discuss Halo 12, the Closure VHS/DVD, which was a documentary from their Self Destruction tour from 1994-1996. We also mention where we're going to eat for dinner. which we know you're all dying to hear about.

The Perfect Drug EP (Halo 11)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2016 80:56


In this week's episode, we are drunk! Join us on episode 10, The Perfect Drug EP! We also discuss I'm Afraid of Americans! And "Dad Thoughts!"

Closer to God (Halo 09) & Further Down the Spiral (Halo 10)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2016 77:11


Two out of two Trent Talk hosts agree that this is the "best ep we've done so far," so hold onto your butt! In this week's episode we listen to entirely too many remixes, both of us deliver some Imprezions, we talk more about Le Pig studios & the murder in Sharon Tate's house and some uncanny coincidences--or are they?!--and we listen to The Cure for a minute. Ever wonder what Michael McDonald sounds like over some Nine Inch Nails? Wanna know how to pronounce Kashyyyk? Want to listen to us talk about David Lynch films? We really went off the rails this week...in a good way.

Piggyback Playlist 3: 1994

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2016 30:08


In this week's minisode, we talk about 1994! Clare forces Cheya to try to figure out what we're listening to, since he doesn't know a lot about music.

The Downward Spiral Deluxe Edition (Halo 08DE)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2016 59:49


In episode 8, we talk about the deluxe edition of The Downward Spiral, I guess mostly just so we can talk about Burn & Dead Souls, since all other songs appear elsewhere... oops? Join us for this fun episode! Cheya riffs and does funny voices and Clare gets distracted by her cat!

The Downward Spiral (Halo 08) with Gareth Wood

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2016 108:56


This week we bring to you our longest episode to date: The Downward Spiral! In episode 8, we are joined by our friend Gareth via Skype to discuss this masterpiece, we deliver some rather strange Imprezions, and we check in with what our Icelandic pal was up to in 1994. We also talk about our new partnership with the Benview Network!

March of the Pigs (Halo 07)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2016 52:43


In episode 6, Clare and Cheya discuss March of the Pigs, the first single off of the landmark NIN album Downward Spiral. Listen in as Cheya performs interpretive dance, Clare illuminates a Midwestern vice, and the similarities between Trent and Björk keep stacking up. This week we also recorded on Periscope, @clareeewolf where we fielded some live comments.

Fixed (Halo 06)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2016 54:05


In episode 5, Clare and Cheya discuss Fixed, the companion remix CD to 1992's Broken. Well, sort of. Join us as we riff on Amazon reviews, Oliver trifles through paper bags and we generally become unhinged listening to this weird sound decoupage. Also, Clare finally shares her Disneyland story.

Piggyback Playlist 2: 1992

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2016 21:17


Clare unveils her piggyback playlist - a contemporary compilation of amazing tunes from 1992 (the VERY YEAR Broken was released.) Cheya as usual reveals his lack of basic musical knowledge. Tune in to hear Clare's top 5 albums from 1992!

Broken (Halo 05)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2016 66:45


In episode 4, Clare and Cheya unleash the Kraken and listen to NIN's loudest and most aggressive album, ever. Join us as we invent new characters, develop an unfounded grudge and get duped into watching a snuff film.

Head Like a Hole (Halo 03) & Sin (Halo 04)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2016 44:33


In episode 3, Clare and Cheya talk about the two single EPs that accompanied the release of Pretty Hate Machine. Cheya debuts a new Imprezion to Clare's delight and a Mario Bros villain makes a surprise appearance in the Reznorverse.

Piggyback Playlist 1: 1989

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2016 16:55


In today’s minisode, we discuss the music of 1989 ... the very year Pretty Hate Machine was released! As usual, Cheya reveals his general lack of basic musical knowledge. Tune in to hear about Clare's top 5 favorite albums from 1989!

Pretty Hate Machine (Halo 02)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2016 74:49


In episode 2, Clare and Cheya talk about Trent Reznor's first full-length release, Pretty Hate Machine. We introduce an exciting new segment and discover the true meaning behind Down In It.

Down In It (Halo 01)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 56:29


The world's first episode of Trent Talk - a halo by halo guide to America's greatest treasure: Trent Reznor. Listen along as we delve into the first release by NIN, Down In It. It's bad.

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